July 4th

Pedersen house at sunset

Provo Royalty......young and old!

Our 4th of July this year was very different than it has been for the last 8 years. We're usually in Coronado celebrating but not this year. It's a sign your family is getting older when children's work schedules disrupt your family vacations! No good at all. 

We still enjoyed this 4th a ton. We spent the morning at the Freedom Festival parade which made me remember why I dislike parades so much-----hot, sweaty, crowded and long empty spaces of nothing in between floats. After that we had lunch in the park with Sherry and Darin and her kids. 

That evening was spent at Todd & Andie Pederson's house eating, visiting, eating and more eating. I have no idea how many people were there----200 maybe? It was a pretty fun time. Kids were swimming.  There was face painting, a live band, jump houses, games and more ice cream and desserts than you could stuff into your face. Unfortunately, because of all the fires this year, there weren't any fireworks but we could see many shows in the valley right from the backyard. 

All in all it was a really fun break from our Coronado tradition. And, yes, we will probably go back to that 8 year tradition next year. Better start saving now....